Dual Skipper & Driver (Part‑Time) — Safe Seas, Engaging Passengers

Chainlink Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 82,656 - 151,536; Part time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking a dual-qualified Skipper/Driver for land-and-water tours around the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The role involves safe operation of the craft, passenger safety for up to 40 people, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Shifts include weekends; standard hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and the position is hourly paid. The successful candidate will hold both road and water qualifications and be able to obtain a Port Exemption Certificate for Cape Town

Qualifications

• Road: Code C / C10 Heavy Duty Driver's Licence + PDP
• Water: Category R Skipper Certificate (>9m) with Passenger Endorsement
• Ability to obtain a Port Exemption Certificate for Cape Town Harbour

Responsibilities

• Act as the commander of the craft, responsible for safe operation on both land and water.
• Fully understand and comply with the Seahorse MkIII Operations Manual.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual safety and maintenance checks.
• Ensure the craft is clean, presentable, and operational before each trip.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and complete all logbooks.
• Report any defects, incidents, or maintenance issues immediately.
• Assist the Tour Guide in delivering an enjoyable and engaging passenger experience.
• Collect the craft from the overnight garage when on first shift.
• Park and prepare the craft at the Kiosk area.
• Drive scheduled trips as per the daily roster.
• Complete trip logs, incident reports, and operational documentation.
• Hand over the craft to the next Skipper/Driver or return it to the garage at end of day.
• Refuel, secure, and lock up the craft and facilities when required.
• Attend mandatory refresher courses (fire safety, first aid, crowd management, etc.)
• Maintain all required certifications and regulatory compliance
• Adhere to strict zero-tolerance policies regarding alcohol or substance use
• Participate in random substance testing as required
• Assist with reasonable operational tasks outside the core job description when needed
• Support the team in maintaining a safe, professional, and customer-focused environment

Skills

Strong customer-service orientation

Fluent English

Safety-focused

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Port Exemption Certificate

First Aid

Crowd Management

Firefighting & Safety

Job description

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking a dual-qualified Skipper/Driver for land-and-water tours around the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The role involves safe operation of the craft, passenger safety for up to 40 people, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Shifts include weekends; standard hours are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and the position is hourly paid. The successful candidate will hold both road and water qualifications and be able to obtain a Port Exemption Certificate for Cape Town